Breeding Season Roles

Vinery Stud, a premier thoroughbred nursery in the heart of horse country, Scone NSW Australia, is preparing for the breeding season and has opportunities available for talented and driven people to join our professional and dedicated team as Area Supervisors.

The three exciting employment opportunities commencing in July include Assistant Foaling Manager, Laboratory Technician/Veterinary Assistant and Arrivals & Departures Manager. If you are an experienced horse person looking to take the next step in your career and one of the above positions is of interest, we want to hear from you!

Please read more information on these opportunities below and do not hesitate to contact us.

ASSISTANT FOALING MANAGER
Vinery Stud is searching for an Assistant Foaling Manager to start in July for the upcoming foaling season. We are conveniently located just 10 minutes from Scone and 2 hours from Newcastle.

In this role you will be required to:

• check mares regularly overnight.
• administer treatments to mares and foals.
• assist the onsite vet when necessary.
• monitor the wellbeing of both mares and foals.
• work well alone and within a team.

The skills necessary to succeed in this role include:

• exceptional horse husbandry.
• previous experience foaling down mares.
• demonstrated knowledge in dealing with normal and abnormal foalings.
• excellent judgement and rational decision-making.
• accurate record keeping.

If you are a dedicated and motivated person with previous experience wanting to take the next step in your career we want to hear from you!

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Stone Lodge Equine Services, based at Vinery Stud, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician/Veterinary Assistant for the upcoming breeding season. This position is seasonal with the opportunity for full-time stud work following the completion of the breeding season. We are located in the beautiful Upper Hunter, only 10 minutes from Scone and 2 hours from Newcastle.

The successful applicant will be responsible for and assist in:

• the daily running of haematology, biochemistry, fibrinogen & SAA analysis of routine samples taken on the farm.
• obtaining faecal egg counts and developing the parasite control program.
• attending the daily mare vet rounds which includes administering sedations (under supervision), record keeping and assisting at the crush.
• day-to-day cleaning and autoclaving of surgical instruments and supplies.
• ordering, unpacking, labelling, and dispensing of regular pharmaceutical deliveries.

All training will be completed on the job; however, we are seeking someone who is eager to learn, works well within in a team and has a happy and bright disposition with some horse/thoroughbred knowledge.

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES MANAGER
Vinery Stud is searching for an Arrivals & Departures Manager for the upcoming breeding season. This position is seasonal with the opportunity for full-time stud work following the completion of the breeding season. We are located in the beautiful Upper Hunter only 10 minutes from Scone and 2 hours from Newcastle.

In this role you will be required to:

• coordinate with the Operations Manager for movements of mares arriving for cover and departing.
• oversee and actively manage the care and treatment of mares visiting the farm for various periods of time.
• assist with vetting and the preparation of mares for cover.
• work closely with the stallion team as well as autonomously.

The skills necessary to succeed in this role include:

• exceptional horse husbandry.
• previous experience caring for and managing treatments for mares.
• excellent communication, judgement, and rational decision-making.
• accurate record keeping.

If you are a dedicated and motivated person with previous experience wanting to take the next step in your career we want to hear from you!

A competitive remuneration package is available for the right applicants for the above positions. To enquire about joining a great team of professional and committed staff please email a cover letter and your resume to Sarah O'Leary (find contact details via our website). If you have any questions, please call the Vinery Stud office on (02) 6543 8333 or enquire through our Jobs at Vinery webpage.